Whether they could win was indeed a question, for this competition was about craftsmanship.
The Yun family was far from professional in this regard. The things they made could at best be regarded as children's toys. Yun Fujin wasn't very keen on giving it a try.
"Let the professionals handle these things," Yun Fujin said. "Moreover, there are so many competitors. We really don't have the strength."
Yun Que'er smiled and took Yun Fujin's hand. "Brother, why have you become so cautious?"
Yun Fujin fell silent at Yun Que'er's words.
To be honest, after Yun Motan's recent misfortune, Yun Fujin had done a great deal of thinking.
He was reflecting on whether they had been too flamboyant, which had made them so hated and almost cost Yun Motan his life.
But Yun Que'er didn't agree with Yun Fujin's view.
"Brother, although you don't say it, I know what you're thinking. But we're living our own lives. Why should we care so much about others?"
Yun Fujin didn't know how to refute her.
Yun Que'er made sense, but he couldn't accept her view all at once.
After a moment's thought, he said, "If you really want to have a try, I'm not saying I won't support you. But have you thought about how to stand out? So many people are vying for a market share. We don't have the craftsmanship. How can we be the chosen ones?"
Seeing that Yun Fujin had relented, Yun Que'er winked at him playfully.
"Brother, don't worry. I have my own way."
Yun Fujin had no idea what tricks were up Yun Que'er's sleeve, but seeing her so confident, he might as well let her have a go.
"All right, but there's only one thing. We can't be as hated as before."
Yun Que'er nodded obediently. "Okay, brother. Leave this to me."
Yun Que'er had also done some self - reflection. In fact, Yun Motan's incident wasn't an accident. From a certain perspective, it was even reasonable. After all, they had only focused on getting rich themselves and forgotten the most important thing - popularity.
Putting aside villains like Village Head Liu Kui, the other villagers didn't really like the Yun family.
But was it really because they were jealous or the Yun family had done something wrong?
No, it was jealousy deep in people's hearts.
Now everyone's life was neither too bad nor too good. They just felt that others were worse off, so they could barely get by.
But suddenly, one day, those who had been living a hard life suddenly rose up. Naturally, people's mental balance would be disrupted.
So sometimes, it was okay to share a piece of the pie with others.
After making up her mind, Yun Que'er immediately thought of someone in the village.
It was Zhang Yingying, a girl from the Zhang family. Her family had been well - off before. As an only child, her life had been quite comfortable.
But last year, her father had suddenly fallen ill and passed away. Then her grandmother and several uncles had come to cause trouble every few days.
One day they would take a chicken, and the next day they would steal some money.
As a widow and an orphan, their life was really hard. Aunt Zhang had also fallen ill from anger. There was only Zhang Yingying to work in the fields, and they could hardly make ends meet. So Aunt Zhang had always wanted to find a good husband for Zhang Yingying.
But because of all the family troubles, there weren't many good choices. In the end, they had chosen a second - married lame man from a neighboring county.
The man had injured his leg at a construction site. After he became disabled, his wife had left him and their six - month - old son.
It was indeed a bit of a pity for a young girl to marry a second - married man, but Aunt Zhang didn't want Zhang Yingying to suffer with her. Seeing that the man was honest and kind, she had been persuading her. It was said that Zhang Yingying was starting to waver.
Yun Que'er had thought of her because she remembered that Zhang Yingying was very dexterous. Last year, Zhang Yingying had given her an old dress with very unique embroidery on the collar and cuffs.
So Yun Que'er went straight to the Zhang family early in the morning.
Zhang Yingying was already up and washing her face in the yard.
She was very beautiful and fair - skinned. Yun Que'er couldn't help but take a few more glances.
"Hey, you're here."
Zhang Yingying also saw Yun Que'er. She wiped the water off her face and waved to Yun Que'er with a smile.
"Sister Yingying."
Zhang Yingying stroked Yun Que'er's head. "Good girl. Have you had breakfast?"
"Yes." Yun Que'er glanced inside. "How's Auntie?"
Zhang Yingying sighed. "Still the same."
She also looked towards the house. Just then, Aunt Zhang called Zhang Yingying.
"Come in. I have something to tell you."
Aunt Zhang was in a hurry, so Zhang Yingying had to greet Yun Que'er briefly and then went into the house.
After a while, Yun Que'er heard Zhang Yingying's voice choking inside.
"Mom, I've already said I don't want to get married. Don't persuade me anymore."
Aunt Zhang sighed. "You agreed to meet him the other day. Why are you backing out now? Marrying you off doesn't mean I'm driving you away. You can come back and visit me when you're settled down."
Zhang Yingying fell silent. After a long time, she said with a sob, "But I can't leave you here alone. I have to take you with me."
"That's out of the question, Yingying. Be obedient," Aunt Zhang advised gently.
"Don't look down on the fact that he's a second - married man. His family is better off than ours. You won't have to suffer anymore if you marry him. But what would it be like if you took me with you? You two young people should live your own lives."
Aunt Zhang's words only made Zhang Yingying more emotional.
"Dad is gone. You're the only one left in the family. How could I bear to leave you alone? You're forcing me to die."
Aunt Zhang was also on the verge of tears. When Yun Que'er peeked inside quietly, she saw the mother and daughter hugging each other and crying.
"Good girl, be obedient. I don't have many wishes in this life. I just hope you can have a good marriage. Your father is gone, and there's no one to support you at home. So this marriage mustn't go wrong. The man is nice and honest. He won't let you suffer. Although he has a child, his parents are kind - hearted people. They've said they'll take the child to their place. It won't affect you."
Zhang Yingying was crying so hard that she couldn't speak. She just hugged Aunt Zhang and wiped her tears.
Yun Que'er felt so sad watching from outside.
The rope always breaks at its thinnest point, and misfortune always befalls the unfortunate.
Life is really tough.
After a while, Zhang Yingying managed to calm down. With red eyes, she walked out of the house.
Only then did she remember Yun Que'er was still outside. She smiled sheepishly at her.
"Sorry to make you see this embarrassing scene."